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Wildcats beat Colts in Silver City

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12/19/2012 04:03:57 PM MST

SILVER CITY, N.M. - Deming High won a clash of old rivals when the Wildcats outlasted the Fighting Colts 50-43 Tuesday at Silver High School. The win was Deming's third in a row and improved the 'Cats to a 7-2 won-loss record.

Deming built a 26-20 advantage at halftime and held off a defense-minded Colts varsity in the second half for the seven-point win.

"It wasn't one of our better games, but the effort was strong," said DHS coach Paul Maynes. "Our players have no problem getting up for Silver."

Seniors Richard Regalado and Eric Saenz each led the Wildcats with 17 points. The 'Cats held a 13-8 advantage after the opening period and extended that to the six-point lead at the break.

Regalado had a well-rounded game with seven rebounds and four assists. He also hit on 3-of-4 shots from behind the 3-point arch.

Saenz added six rebounds and five steals.

Silver rallied in the third period and entered the fourth and final period trailing 40-36.

The Wildcats executed the half-court set on offense and used the clock while keeping an aggressive eye on the basket. Deming rolled to a 10-7 advantage in the final eight minutes to seal the seven-point victory.

Dominic Saenz followed in the scoring with seven points and Phillip Longoria added six. Orlando Ortiz had a basket and Ernesto Salcido added a free throw.

The Wildcats will entertain the Alamogordo Tigers on Friday at DHS.

"I expect a typical Alamogordo team," said Maynes. "They will be a big and strong (Class) 5A team, and well coached.

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Tip off is at 7 p.m. Freshmen and junior varsity games will precede the varsity contest at 4 and 5:30 p.m., respectively.

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